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Sheet post-processing apparatus

US6042098A · kind A · utility

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5References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 1, 1998
Grant dateMar 28, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2513/42
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A post-processing apparatus for detecting the leading or trailing edges, turning over at a turn-over route, stapling, punching, or otherwise finishing sheets sequentially discharged from an image forming machine. The sheet post-processing apparatus is capable of consistently binding or punching holes for filing stacks of sheets at a predetermined side of the stack regardless of the side onto which an image is formed.

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